Vestil MDU Owner's manual

rev. 11/4/2013 MDU-C, Manual

MDU-C-SERIES STORAGE RACKS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Receiving instructions:

After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the

packaging and maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely

to determine whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered during the

inspection, immediately record a complete description of the damage on the bill of lading. If the

product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

NOTES:

1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where

the product is used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.

2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:

a) Instructions in this manual; or b) information provided on labels affixed to the product.

Neither is Vestil

responsible for any consequential damages sustained as a result of failing to exercise sound judgment

while assembling, installing, using or maintaining this product.

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703

Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868

Fax: (260) 665-1339

www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: [email protected]m

Table of Contents

Hazard identification: explanation of signal words…………………………………………………………………… 2

Safety Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Product Specifications by Model…………………... ………………………………………………………………… 3

FIG. 1A: MDU-C exploded parts diagram…………………………………………………………………………….. 4

FIG. 1B: Upright posts…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

MDU-C-6 & MDU-C-8 bills of materials……………………………………………………………………………… 5

MDU-C-10 bill of materials……………………………………………………………………………………………. 6

Assembly instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6-8

Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………........................................... 8

Limited warranty…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9

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Hazard Identification--Explanation of SIGNAL WORDS

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable

seriousness of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call attention to

uses of the product likely cause property damage.

The signal words used appear below along with the meaning of each word:

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or

SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme

situations.

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or

SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or

MODERATE injury.

Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that

might damage the product.

Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual in advance

and fully understand the directions. If after reading the manual you do not understand an instruction, ask

your supervisor or employer for clarification, because failure to adhere to the directions in this manual

might result in serious personal injury.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material

handling is inherently dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is

responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.

Electrocution might result if any part of the rack system or items or materials placed on the rack contacts

electrified wires. Reduce the likelihood of electrocution by applying common sense:

 DO NOT install the rack in a location where contact with electrified wires will occur.

If this product is used or assembled improperly or carelessly, people in the area might sustain serious

personal injuries or even be killed. ALWAYS use the product properly:

 Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, loading or servicing the

product constitutes misuse. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance

procedures as necessary.

 DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load.

 Inspect the rack periodically (AT LEAST once per month). DO NOT continue to use the rack if the inspection reveals

structural damage. Examples of structural damage include: 1) warped, deformed, or damaged posts (uprights) or

beams; 2) cracked welds; 3) enlargement of openings that receive beam studs; 4) corrosion, severe wear, or other

condition that affects the ability of the product to support applied weight; 6) damaged, deformed or cracked cross-

supports. Immediately tag out the rack, unload it completely, and replace each part that fails to pass an inspection. DO

NOT use the product until it is fully restored to normal condition. ONLY use manufacturer-approved replacement parts.

 DO NOT use the product if any unusual noise or movement is observed. If a malfunction occurs, remove the unit from

service and notify your supervisor or maintenance personnel about the issue.

 All loads stored on the rack must fit within the dimensions of the rack. DO NOT store any load that hangs over the

rack.

 DO NOT use the pallet rack UNLESS it is securely anchored to the ground.

 ALWAYS evenly distribute and center the load on the rack.

 ONLY use this rack on even, level surfaces.

 DO NOT remove or obscure any label. All product labels must be readable and undamaged.

 DO NOT climb or sit on the rack.

 DO NOT modify the rack in any way. Unauthorized modifications automatically void the limited warranty (see p.

6) and might make the rack unsafe to use.

Proper maintenance is essential for this product to function properly and to last as long as possible.

o Always use this product in accordance with the instructions in this manual and consistent with any training relevant

to the storage of materials on racks.

o Keep the rack clean & dry.

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Product Specifications by Model:

Model Height

Base

support

length

Capacity Arm model Net Weight

MDU-C-6-12 6ft. 34in. 16,200 lb. (~7,363.6kg) MSA-C-12 or MIA-C-12

145 lb.

(65.9kg)

MDU-C-6-18 6ft. 46in. 13,200 lb. (~6,000kg) MSA-C-18 or MIA-C-18

155 lb.

(70.5kg)

MDU-C-6-24 6ft. 58in. 11,000 lb. (~5,000kg) MSA-C-24 or MIA-C-24

165 lb.

(75kg)

MDU-C-6-36 6ft. 82in.

9,400 lb. (~4,272.7kg)

OR

8,200 lb. (~3,727.3kg)

MSA-C-30; MIA-C-30

OR

MSA-C-36; MIA-C-36

190 lb.

(86.4kg)

MDU-C-8-12 8ft. 34in. 15,200 lb. (~6,909.1kg) MSA-C-12 or MIA-C-12

165 lb.

(75kg)

MDU-C-8-18 8ft. 46in. 12,600 lb. (~5,727.3kg) MSA-C-18 or MIA-C-18

175 lb.

(79.5kg)

MDU-C-8-24 8ft. 58in. 10,600 lb. (~4,818.2kg) MSA-C-24 or MIA-C-24

185 lb.

(84.1kg)

MDU-C-8-36 8ft. 82in.

9,000 lb. (~4,090.9kg)

OR

8,000 lb. (~3,636.4kg)

MSA-C-30; MIA-C-30

OR

MSA-C-36; MIA-C-36

210 lb.

(95.5kg)

MDU-C-10-12 10ft. 34in. 14,200 lb. (~6,454.5kg) MSA-C-12 or MIA-C-12

185lb.

(84.1kg)

MDU-C-10-18 10ft. 46in. 11,800 lb. (~5,363.6kg) MSA-C-18 or MIA-C-18

195lb.

(88.6kg)

MDU-C-10-24 10ft. 58in. 10,000 lb. (~4,545.5kg) MSA-C-24 or MIA-C-24

205lb.

(93.2kg)

MDU-C-10-36 10ft. 82in.

8,800 lb. (~4,000kg)

OR

7,600 lb. (~3,454.5kg)

MSA-C-30; MIA-C-30

OR

MSA-C-36; MIA-C-36

230lb.

(104.5kg)

Straight arms

Model Arm length Capacity Net weight

MSA-C-12

12in.

30.5cm

1,000 lb.

454.5kg

11 lb.

5kg

MSA-C-18

18in.

45.7cm

750 lb.

340.9kg

13 lb.

5.9kg

MSA-C-24

24in.

~61cm

600 lb.

272.7kg

15 lb.

6.8kg

MSA-C-30

30in.

76.2cm

500 lb.

227.3kg

17 lb.

7.7kg

MSA-C-36

36in.

91.4cm

400 lb.

181.8kg

19 lb.

8.6kg

Inclined arms

Model Arm length Capacity Net weight

MIA-C-12

12in.

30.5cm

1,000 lb.

454.5kg

11 lb.

5kg

MIA-C-18

18in.

45.7cm

750 lb.

340.9kg

13 lb.

5.9kg

MIA-C-24

24in.

~61cm

600 lb.

272.7kg

15 lb.

6.8kg

MIA-C-30

30in.

76.2cm

500 lb.

227.3kg

17 lb.

7.7kg

MIA-C-36

36in.

91.4cm

400 lb.

181.8kg

19 lb.

8.6kg

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FIG. 1A: MDU-C exploded parts diagram (bills of materials appear on p. 3 & 4)

FIG. 1B: Upright posts

Upright post

Bolt

plate

Bolt

holes for

back

braces

Holes for

M20-2.5

x 40mm

bolts

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MDU-C-6 bill of materials

NOTE: You will receive straight and/or inclined arms as per your order.

MDU-C-8 bill of materials

NOTE: You will receive straight and/or inclined arms as per your order.

Item no. Part no. Description Quantity

1 MDU-1-UR-6 Double-sided upright post, 6ft. model 2

2 MDU-1-DB-6 Double-sided base frame, 6ft. model 2

3 MDU-3-BB Back brace 2

4 MDU-4-CB Cross bar 2

5 MSA-C-6 Straight arm, medium duty, 6ft. model as ordered

6 MIA-C-6 Inclined arm, medium duty, 6ft. model as ordered

7 MDU-7-LB Locking bar 1 per arm

8 MDU-8-PIN Pin 2 per arm

9 MDU-9-BOLT M20-2.5 x 40mm bolt 16

10 MDU-10-WA M20 flat washer 16

11 MDU-11-LW M20 lock washer 16

12 MDU-12-HN M20-2.5 hex nut 16

13 MDU-13-BOLT M10-1.5 x 130mm bolt 8

14 MDU-14-NN M10-1.5 lock nut 8

15 MDU-15-BOLT M10 x 65mm bolt 4

16 MDU-16-WA M10 flat washer 4

17 MDU-17-LN M10 lock nut 4

18 MDU-18-TB Turnbuckle 2

Item no. Part no. Description Quantity

1 MDU-1-UR-8 Double-sided upright post, 8ft. model 2

2 MDU-1-DB-8 Double-sided base frame, 8ft. model 2

3 MDU-3-BB Back brace 2

4 MDU-4-CB Cross bar 2

5 MSA-C-8 Straight arm, medium duty, 8ft. model as ordered

6 MIA-C-8 Inclined arm, medium duty, 8ft. model as ordered

7 MDU-7-LB Locking bar 1 per arm

8 MDU-8-PIN Pin 2 per arm

9 MDU-9-BOLT M20-2.5 x 40mm bolt 16

10 MDU-10-WA M20 flat washer 16

11 MDU-11-LW M20 lock washer 16

12 MDU-12-HN M20-2.5 hex nut 16

13 MDU-13-BOLT M10-1.5 x 130mm bolt 8

14 MDU-14-NN M10-1.5 lock nut 8

15 MDU-15-BOLT M10 x 65mm bolt 4

16 MDU-16-WA M10 flat washer 4

17 MDU-17-LN M10 lock nut 4

18 MDU-18-TB Turnbuckle 2

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MDU-C-10 bill of materials

NOTE: You will receive straight and/or inclined arms as per your order.

Assembly

Assembly requires lifting and manipulating very heavy components. At least 3 people should work

together to assemble this rack system.

1. Assemble the rack on a level, even surface. Be certain to account for necessary aisle space, for

example to accommodate lifting equipment, when selecting the assembly location.

2. Position the base frame pieces (MDU-1-DB-#) in their desired locations. Notice that there are two

plates welded to the inside of the base frame near the center, which creates a rectangular box. This

post box is where the bottom end of an upright post will go. There are also 4 bolt holes on each

long side of the box.

3. Look at an upright post (MDU-1-UR-#) and notice that two bolt plates are welded to the bottom end

of the post. There are four bolt holes in each bolt plate.

4. Insert the bottom end of a post into the post box of a base

frame piece. Align the bolt holes in the bolt plates (of the post)

with the bolt holes in the base frame. Insert M20-2.5 x 40mm

bolts through each of the 8 bolt holes; then secure them with

an M20 flat washer, M20 lock washer, and M20-2.5 hex nut.

5.

Fasten another post to another base frame piece.

Item no. Part no. Description Quantity

1 MDU-1-UR-10 Double-sided upright post, 10ft. model 2

2 MDU-1-DB-10 Double-sided base frame, 10ft. model 2

3 MDU-3-BB Back brace 2

4 MDU-4-CB Cross bar 2

5 MSA-C-10 Straight arm, medium duty, 10ft. model as ordered

6 MIA-C-10 Inclined arm, medium duty, 10ft. model as ordered

7 MDU-7-LB Locking bar 1 per arm

8 MDU-8-PIN Pin 2 per arm

9 MDU-9-BOLT M20-2.5 x 40mm bolt 16

10 MDU-10-WA M20 flat washer 16

11 MDU-11-LW M20 lock washer 16

12 MDU-12-HN M20-2.5 hex nut 16

13 MDU-13-BOLT M10-1.5 x 130mm bolt 8

14 MDU-14-NN M10-1.5 lock nut 8

15 MDU-15-BOLT M10 x 65mm bolt 4

16 MDU-16-WA M10 flat washer 4

17 MDU-17-LN M10 lock nut 4

18 MDU-18-TB Turnbuckle 2

FIG. 2A: Post fastened to base

frame

FIG. 2B: Closeup of post-to-base connections

Bolt plate

of post

Base frame

M20-2.5 x 40mm bolt

Bottom of

post inside

post box

Bolt hole for

connecting

back braces

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6. Attach back braces (MDU-3-BB) to the posts. Fasten the braces to the posts with M10-1.5 x 130mm

bolts and M10-1.5 hex nuts. (See FIG. 3B & 3C).

7. Attach cross bars to the back braces:

a. First, insert M10 x 65mm bolts through the bolt holes at the ends of the upper back brace (See

bold arrows near the top of FIG. 3A; connection also shown in FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C).

b. Slide the circular end of a turnbuckle onto the end of each bolt (through the upper back

brace); then apply an M10 flat washer and an M10 lock nut. (See Fig. 3C).

c. Connect one end of a cross bar to the hooked end of the turnbuckle. (See Fig. 3C).

d. Align the other end of the cross bar with the bolt holes in the lower back brace; then insert an

M10 x 65mm bolt through the end of the cross bar and through the bolt hole in the back brace.

Secure the end of the bolt with an M10 flat washer and an M10 lock nut. (See FIG. 3D).

FIG. 3D: Connect cross bars to lower back brace

FIG. 3C: Turnbuckle connection to back

brace and cross bar

FIG. 3A: Complete rack assembly

FIG. 3B: Fasten back braces to the posts

M10-1.5 x 130mm bolt

and M10

-

1 5 hex

Turnbuckle

Cross

bar

Lower

back

brace

Hooked end

of turnbuckle

Circular end of

turnbuckle

Arm

Cross

bar

Cross

bar

M10 x 65mm

bolt secured

on other side

with M10 flat

washer and

lock nut

M10-1.5 x 130mm

bolt & M10-1.5 hex

nut

Center piece

of turnbuckle

Upper back

brace

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8. Install the arms. Regardless of whether you purchased inclined or straight arms, the arms will all

have a post bracket on one end and a material retention plate on the other end. Attach the arm

pieces (MSA-C-## or MIA-C-##) to the posts. Be sure to attach arms at the same level on both

posts so that material stored on the rack will be level. To fasten an arm to a post:

a. Align the slots in the post bracket with the appropriate slots in a post. The material retention

plate should point upwards.

b. Insert a locking bar (MDU-7-LB) through the slots.

c. Insert pins (MDU-C-PIN) into the pin holes at each end of the locking bar.

9. Adjust the tension of the cross bars by rotating the center piece of the turnbuckle (see FIG. 3B).

Insert a screwdriver or similar object into the slot of the center piece and rotate the center piece

clockwise or counterclockwise as necessary until the cross bars are tight.

Maintenance:

At least once per month, inspect the rack:

1. Check all hardware/fasteners to verify that all nuts, bolts and washers are in normal condition

and are securely fastened together.

2. Look for damage or corrosion that might compromise the structural integrity of any beam or

upright frame piece. If any structural damage is present, immediately tag the rack out of

service. Replace all damaged components and do not use the rack again until it has been fully

restored to normal condition.

3. Verify that all racks are level, plumb and square.

FIG. 4A: Front view of arm

FIG. 4B: Side view of arm-to-post attachment

Post

bracket

Material

retention

plate

Post

bracket

Locking bar

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and

workmanship during the warranty period. Our warranty obligation is to provide a replacement for a defective

original part if the part is covered by the warranty, after we receive a proper request from the warrantee (you) for

warranty service.

Who may request service?

Only a warrantee may request service. You are a warrantee if you purchased the product from Vestil or from

an authorized distributor AND Vestil has been fully paid.

What is an “original part”?

An original part is a part used to make the product as shipped to the warrantee.

What is a “proper request”?

A request for warranty service is proper if Vestil receives: 1) a photocopy of the Customer Invoice that displays

the shipping date; AND 2) a written request for warranty service including your name and phone number. Send

requests by any of the following methods:

Mail Fax Email

Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (260) 665-1339 [email protected]

2999 North Wayne Street, PO Box 507 Phone

Angola, IN 46703 (260) 665-7586

In the written request, list the parts believed to be defective and include the address where replacements

should be delivered.

What is covered under the warranty?

After Vestil receives your request for warranty service, an authorized representative will contact you to

determine whether your claim is covered by the warranty. Before providing warranty service, Vestil may require

you to send the entire product, or just the defective part or parts, to its facility in Angola, IN. The warranty covers

defects in the following original dynamic components: motors, hydraulic pumps, electronic controllers, switches

and cylinders. It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions (“wearing parts”),

such as bearings, hoses, wheels, seals, brushes, and batteries.

How long is the warranty period?

The warranty period for original components is 30 days. The warranty period begins on the date when Vestil

ships the product to the warrantee. If the product was purchased from an authorized distributor, the period begins

when the distributor ships the product. Vestil may extend the warranty period for products shipped from

authorized distributors by up to 30 days to the duration necessary to account for shipping time.

If a defective part is covered by the warranty, what will Vestil do to correct the problem?

Vestil will provide an appropriate replacement for any covered part. An authorized representative of Vestil will

contact you to discuss your claim.

What is not covered by the warranty?

1. Labor;

2. Freight;

3. Occurrence of any of the following, which automatically voids the warranty:

 Product misuse;

 Negligent operation or repair;

 Corrosion or use in corrosive conditions;

 Inadequate or improper maintenance;

 Damage sustained during shipping;

 Accidents involving the product;

 Unauthorized modifications: DO NOT modify the product IN ANY WAY without first receiving written

authorization from Vestil. Modification(s) might make the product unsafe to use or might cause excessive

and/or abnormal wear.

Do any other warranties apply to the product?

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. makes no other express warranties. All implied warranties are disclaimed

to the extent allowed by law. Any implied warranty not disclaimed is limited in scope to the terms

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